WordTalk
Founded in 2007
CEO: Rod Macaulay
HQ: Scotland
WordTalk is particularly useful for individuals with reading and writing difficulties, as well as for proofreading and language learning.
WordTalk, established in 2007 and downloaded over 170,000 times, was developed by Rod Macaulay who received a Microsoft Innovative Teacher Award for its creation. It’s designed for individuals with reading and writing difficulties, aiding them by audibly reading text. Also, it’s beneficial for proofreading and language learning.
Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows (not compatible with Mac)
- Microsoft Word 2007 or later
- Synthetic computer voice (SAPI 4 or 5)
Usage:
- Integrates into Microsoft Word under ‘Add-Ins’ tab
- Start reading by selecting a text portion and pressing the corresponding toolbar button
Features:
- Reads entire documents, paragraphs, or words
- Highlights text during reading
- Talking dictionary
- Customizable word highlight colors
- Adjustable voice and speed
- Converts text to speech in WAV or MP3 format
Try WordTalk Text to Speech
A free text-to-speech plugin for Microsoft Word
